Memorial Day Weekend Travel: Tips and Warnings.

Millions of Southern California residents are expected to travel for Memorial Day weekend, with 3.3 million people traveling 50 miles or more away from home, a 7.7% increase from last year. The majority of travelers will be driving, with peak congestion expected on the 5 Freeway South between Los Angeles and San Diego on Sunday afternoon. AAA suggests that drivers plan for holiday traffic and leave earlier rather than later when heading to their destination. Nationwide, the AAA expects 42.3 million people to travel for Memorial Day weekend, with the majority traveling by car.